Reply #35: Read the Gospels. Jesus was crucified by popular vote. [View All]

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As for the other examples, you may or may not find a particular constitutional referendum where citizens directly voted on particular policies, but the majority did support such policies, and elected those whom they knew would implement them. It seems to me that voting to deny people the right to a contractual arrangement that affects insurance coverage, medical choices, inheritence, etc. is far more reprehensible than publicly challenging individuals to re-examine their prejudices and think about the role such people will play in history. I respect your right to an opinion, but I don't really understand where it comes from. Why is it ever wrong to express your deep personal opposition to what you perceive as the perpetuation of grave injustice?

I guess it's slightly off-topic, but do you mind explaining your stance on proposition 8 as well?